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Default Drywall on concrete wall?

Doug Miller wrote:
In article , "JOE"
wrote:
The area in question is at the bottom of the basement stairs and
will need just 2 / 4 x 8 sheets.Because of code requirements I have
just enough room for mounting on the wall.


What "code requirements" force you to mount it directly on the wall?


They probably are concerned about an underground, concrete wall being
subjected to fire. Drywall will provide 30 minutes of flame retardation
allowing the folks to escape.

It's for the children.

I'd put up insulating foam boards, texture it, and paint.

Who could tell?